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Mnangagwa says there are no sacred cows for violence perpetrators
10 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | Views
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said there are no sacred cows and perpetrators of violence will be arrested.
Addressing thousands of party supporters at Robert Mugabe Square in the capital, Mnangagwa said the run-up to the August 23 elections had been peaceful despite concerns by civil society organisations over rising cases of political violence.
"All political stakeholders must note that there are no sacred cows," he said.
"Perpetrators of political violence will be brought to book without fear. I say to you my dear comrades and patriotic people of Zimbabwe, don't ever perpetrate violence. We will deal with you.
"I congratulate you for the present peaceful and stable environment."
Zimbabwe has been witnessing rising cases of political violence.
Last week, an opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter was stoned to death while fleeing from a Zanu-PF mob in Glen View 7, Harare.
CCC leader Nelson Chamisa and his convoy were also attacked by suspected Zanu-PF supporters in Mutasa, Manicaland province, while on a campaign trail.
"We are only 14 days away from elections and we should maintain the current peace we are enjoying."
Meanwhile, Mnangagwa said government was reviving the health sector after commissioning Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, medical equipment and vehicles at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals yesterday.
"This event is yet another testimony of the positive impact of the bold and timely decision by the second republic to restructure and reform the public health sector in our motherland, Zimbabwe," he said.
Mnangagwa said the modern equipment would provide efficient radiology services at an affordable cost.
"This thrust to equip our hospitals is ongoing and we are going to ensure that quality and affordable services are given to our people. It is an ongoing process until we reach the maximum for the health sector," he said.
Addressing thousands of party supporters at Robert Mugabe Square in the capital, Mnangagwa said the run-up to the August 23 elections had been peaceful despite concerns by civil society organisations over rising cases of political violence.
"All political stakeholders must note that there are no sacred cows," he said.
"Perpetrators of political violence will be brought to book without fear. I say to you my dear comrades and patriotic people of Zimbabwe, don't ever perpetrate violence. We will deal with you.
"I congratulate you for the present peaceful and stable environment."
Zimbabwe has been witnessing rising cases of political violence.
CCC leader Nelson Chamisa and his convoy were also attacked by suspected Zanu-PF supporters in Mutasa, Manicaland province, while on a campaign trail.
"We are only 14 days away from elections and we should maintain the current peace we are enjoying."
Meanwhile, Mnangagwa said government was reviving the health sector after commissioning Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, medical equipment and vehicles at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals yesterday.
"This event is yet another testimony of the positive impact of the bold and timely decision by the second republic to restructure and reform the public health sector in our motherland, Zimbabwe," he said.
Mnangagwa said the modern equipment would provide efficient radiology services at an affordable cost.
"This thrust to equip our hospitals is ongoing and we are going to ensure that quality and affordable services are given to our people. It is an ongoing process until we reach the maximum for the health sector," he said.
Source - newsday
